Green Options » incandescent http://greenoptions.com/tag/incandescent Posts tagged 'incandescent' Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:01:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Pentagon to Get Over 4,000 LED Fixtures http://cleantechnica.com/2009/01/10/pentagon-to-get-over-4000-led-fixtures/ http://cleantechnica.com/2009/01/10/pentagon-to-get-over-4000-led-fixtures/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:01:14 +0000 Jerry James Stone http://cleantechnica.com/2009/01/10/pentagon-to-get-over-4000-led-fixtures/

Cree Inc. will be fitting Wedge 5 of the Pentagon with over 4,000 LED light fixtures.The U.S. Department of Energy said that LED lighting saved the country about 8.7 trillion watt hours in 2007. This is out of the 765 trillion watt hours used for lighting in the United States.

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2009/01/10/pentagon-to-get-over-4000-led-fixtures/feed/ GE Launches Incandescent-Shaped CFL Bulb http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/12/ge-launches-incandescent-shaped-cfl-bulb/ http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/12/ge-launches-incandescent-shaped-cfl-bulb/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:15:38 +0000 Ariel Schwartz http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/12/ge-launches-incandescent-shaped-cfl-bulb/ cfl

Do you like the environmental friendliness of CFL bulbs but also enjoy the shape of incandescent bulbs? GE has a solution — the world’s first incandescent-shaped CFL bulb. The 8,000-hour CFL is guaranteed for 5 years based on 4 hours of daily use.

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/12/ge-launches-incandescent-shaped-cfl-bulb/feed/ GE Ends Development of Incandescent Bulbs, Focuses on LEDs http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/02/ge-ends-development-of-incandescent-bulbs-focuses-on-leds/ http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/02/ge-ends-development-of-incandescent-bulbs-focuses-on-leds/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:55:33 +0000 Jerry James Stone http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/02/ge-ends-development-of-incandescent-bulbs-focuses-on-leds/ According to Clean Break, General Electric has dumped all plans for revitalizing their century-old incandescent lightbulb. Instead, it plans to focus on light-emitting diodes (LED) and its organic counterpart — the OLED.

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/02/ge-ends-development-of-incandescent-bulbs-focuses-on-leds/feed/ The Environmental Impotence of the Religious Right http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/13/the-environmental-impotence-of-the-religious-right/ http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/13/the-environmental-impotence-of-the-religious-right/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:19:55 +0000 Jerry James Stone http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/13/the-environmental-impotence-of-the-religious-right/ And once again I find myself both amused and completely horror-struck by the evangelical cult that resides within the GOP. They’re consistently bested by their faith, and to the point of absurdity. This is especially true with regards to the climate crisis. And quite frankly, I blame Jesus.

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s comments about House Speaker Pelosi brought the issue to the front of the line. In her current bout of political tourettes, she had this to say:

“[Pelosi] is committed to her global warming fanaticism to the point where she has said that she’s just trying to save the planet,” Bachmann told news site OneNewsNow. “We all know that someone did that over 2,000 years ago, they saved the planet — we didn’t need Nancy Pelosi to do that.”

Yes, folks…stop recycling, throwout your reusable bags and just let your cars run all day long. For Jesus, yes the one and only Jesus, has already fixed that whole global warming thingamabob.

Mind you, this lady is notorious for her hair-brained explanations. For example, did you know that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is now 100% wildlife free? Yep, same great taste but less filling. And this is why the Democrats favor high gas prices:

“They want Americans to take transit and move to the inner cities. They want Americans to move to the urban core, live in tenements, [and] take light rail to their government jobs. That’s their vision for America.”

Yes, Al Gore, dressed a la Dr. Evil, is trying to scare us all in to using light rail. Oh the horror of it all! It’s just too convenient. I mean all of it, if the planet is all saved thanks to Super Jesus then why do I keep getting copies of the Watchtower? Just let the guy do his job, already - no one likes to be micromanaged.

But that’s the rub. We’re not saved. He did not save us. None of it is okay. We must stop denying it like that mom in the jaw-dropping Jesus Camp movie?  We cannot lend ourselves to distractions like the plight of the incandescent bulb. There is no time. Accountability is our only salvation, not Jesus.

So I pray. I pray for Congresswoman Bachmann. I also pray for that crazy mom in the movie. I pray that for whatever bulb they choose, they themselves won’t remain perpetually dim.

Related Posts:

Saving More Than Souls: Religious Groups Seek “Renewal” for the Environment
You’re Either with Us, or You’re with the CFLs : Red, Green, and Blue
Jesus Unplugged: Religious Groups Participate in Earth Hour 2008

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]]> http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/13/the-environmental-impotence-of-the-religious-right/feed/ Recessed Lights and Greenwash http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/07/21/recessed-lights-and-greenwash/ http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/07/21/recessed-lights-and-greenwash/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:43:31 +0000 Philip Proefrock http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/07/21/recessed-lights-and-greenwash/ Recessed Ceiling Lights and PendantsRecessed can lighting is a familiar method of lighting rooms.  Rather than having fixtures protruding into the space, the light source is hidden in a recess in the ceiling, reducing glare.  But, when the ceiling above is insulated, the can light fixture is a potential source of air leaks and thermal bridging.

I recently got a press release from a company advertising a product to quickly and easily “convert” recessed can lights to a pendant light look.  But, after a brief look, it turns out to be a particularly bad case of greenwash.

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]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2008/07/21/recessed-lights-and-greenwash/feed/ Look into the Light: the CFL http://sustainablog.org/2008/07/20/look-into-the-light-the-cfl/ http://sustainablog.org/2008/07/20/look-into-the-light-the-cfl/#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:05:30 +0000 Simran Sethi http://sustainablog.org/2008/07/20/look-into-the-light-the-cfl/ compact fluorescent lightbulb (cfl) on green backgroundIf you ask Simran about compact florescent light bulbs, she may crack one open and cut you. Not really, that would scatter mercury, but she is loca for the light bulbs. Check Monday’s Huffington Post for the full version of this post.

People give you this whole rap about how easy saving the planet is. Change a light bulb and save the world. Yes and no. How about we consider it a start rather than an end destination?

Lighting accounts for about 20% of our electric bills. Traditional bulbs burn heat rather than light, so are extremely inefficient. Compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs) are 80% more efficient and can last up to 10 times longer than a traditional bulb. Last December, Congress voted to phase out the inefficient incandescent. By 2012, the 100-watt bulb will be history.

In the interim, environmentally-minded folks of all ilks are heralding the bulb. The virtual Stop Global Warming march reminds us swapping out three incandescent bulbs for CFLs will save us 300 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $60 a year. The Coalition On the Environment and Jewish Life suggests installing CFLs for Hanukkah as a way to redefine “energy-stretching light” and reflect environmental stewardship. Students in Pennsylvania sell light bulbs instead of candy to raise money for their schools. (Simran prefers candy.)

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]]> http://sustainablog.org/2008/07/20/look-into-the-light-the-cfl/feed/ Is Congress Going to Outlaw Incandescent Light Bulbs? http://ecoscraps.com/2007/12/17/is-congress-going-to-outlaw-incandescent-light-bulbs/ http://ecoscraps.com/2007/12/17/is-congress-going-to-outlaw-incandescent-light-bulbs/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:47:40 +0000 Jeff McIntire-Strasburg http://ecoscraps.com/2007/12/17/is-congress-going-to-outlaw-incandescent-light-bulbs/ 350009827_84656bc3df.jpg“…Congress is getting close to passing an energy bill that contains a little-known provision designed to phase out the 125-year-old incandescent light bulb in the next four to 12 years.”

]]> http://ecoscraps.com/2007/12/17/is-congress-going-to-outlaw-incandescent-light-bulbs/feed/ Daily Tip: Change Your Light Bulbs http://amystodghill.greenoptions.com/2007/08/29/daily-tip-change-your-light-bulbs/ http://amystodghill.greenoptions.com/2007/08/29/daily-tip-change-your-light-bulbs/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:07:59 +0000 Amy Stodghill http://amystodghill.greenoptions.com/2007/08/29/daily-tip-change-your-light-bulbs/ Yeah, yeah. We’ve all heard this one. Change out your incandescents for the more energy efficient CFLs. But how many of you are actually doing it?

Making the switch to CFLs (compact flourescent lamps) will result in noticeable savings in your electricity bill. Plus, they last longer, produce more light, and emit less heat.

Want more good news about CFLs? They come in more than one variety. There’s a CFL for many different types of light fixtures, and you can choose your shape: spiral, or a more conventional ‘bulb’ look. Some manufacturers even offer CFLs that radiate that warm glow of an incandescent so many of us have grown accustomed to. But before you buy, check the label to make sure the CFL will work with your lamp or lighting fixture, and that it corresponds to the appropriate wattage. (For more facts about CFLs, Natural Path has some great answers to some CFL basics.)

However, all CFLs contain mercury - about 5 milligrams each (equivalent to the tip of a ballpoint pen.) On the upside, many CFL manufacturers are working on reducing that amount to no more than 2 milligrams per bulb by 2008. No matter which CFL you buy, always check with your local waste management company to find out how to properly dispose of your CFLs. (Smart HomeOwner has additional facts on mercury in CFLs and safe disposal information.)

If you live in California or Australia, you may not even have a choice soon, as regulations are in the works to ban the incandescent bulb altogether.

So get on that CFL bandwagon. Make the switch and start saving energy today.

Amy says: My roommate and I seem to have inadvertently stockpiled some 60w bulbs and haven’t run out yet, but the second we do I’m buying the CFLs.

More on CFLs from GO:

Tip o’ the Day: A Bright Idea

Environmental Defense: Why Today’s CFLs Are So Much Better

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Daily Tip: A Bright Idea

Naturalpath Asks "CFLs — What’s the Deal?"

Smart HomeOwner: Safer CFLs

New Lighting Technology?

Kenny Luna: The Pied Piper of CFLs

Popular Mechanics Puts Efficient Light Bulbs to the Test

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